Shabree
A feminine name of Hindi origin meaning "praise, admiration".
Name Census estimates that about 106 living Americans carry the first name Shabree. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Shabree today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shabree births was 1996 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shabree. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
106
~ 1 in 3,233,531 Americans
Peak year
1996
14 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
1999 SSA rank
#16,443
Tracked since 1975
Census
Shabree in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 114 people with the first name Shabree, which placed it at #51,355 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#51,355
National first-name rank
People counted
114
114 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
66.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Shabree
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Shabree is Black at 66.7%. The next largest groups are White (20.2%) and Hispanic (7.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Shabree described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Shabree at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American66.7% · 76
- White20.2% · 23
- Hispanic or Latino7.0% · 8
- Two or more races5.3% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Popularity
Shabree: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shabree from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 77 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shabree by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Shabree during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Shabree
The name Shabree has its origins in the Sanskrit language of ancient India, dating back to the Vedic period around 1500-500 BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Shri," which means auspicious, prosperous, or fortunate. The name is often associated with Hindu deities and is considered a spiritual and sacred name.
One of the earliest known references to the name Shabree can be found in the Ramayana, an ancient Indian epic poem. In the Ramayana, Shabree is the name of a female ascetic who lived in the forest and offered Lord Rama and Sita berries after tasting them herself to ensure they were safe to consume. This act of selfless service and devotion has made Shabree a revered figure in Hindu mythology.
In ancient Indian texts, the name Shabree is also associated with the concept of "Shri Lakshmi," the Hindu goddess of wealth, fortune, and prosperity. It is believed that the name carries auspicious and prosperous energies, making it a popular choice for families seeking blessings and good fortune for their children.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Shabree can be traced back to the 6th century BCE in ancient Sanskrit inscriptions and manuscripts. However, it wasn't until the medieval period, around the 10th-12th centuries CE, that the name gained wider popularity across the Indian subcontinent.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Shabree:
1. Shabree (12th century CE) - A renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet from the Chola dynasty in southern India.
2. Shabree Devi (1504-1563) - A Rajput princess and warrior from Mewar, known for her bravery and leadership during the siege of Chittorgarh.
3. Shabree Nath (1679-1744) - A Hindu mystic and spiritual teacher from Bengal, renowned for his philosophical teachings and poetry.
4. Shabree Ranjan Gupta (1820-1892) - An Indian social reformer and educator who played a significant role in the Bengal Renaissance.
5. Shabree Prasad Mukherjee (1901-1976) - An Indian politician and diplomat who served as the first Governor of West Bengal after India's independence.
While the name Shabree has its roots in ancient Indian culture and mythology, it has gained popularity across various regions and communities, transcending its traditional associations and becoming a widely recognized and celebrated name.
People
Shabree + last name combinations
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FAQ
Shabree: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shabree?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 106 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shabree going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,233,531 US residents.
Is Shabree a common name?
We classify Shabree as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 111 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shabree most popular?
The single biggest year for Shabree was 1996, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shabree is about 35 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Shabree in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 114 people with the name Shabree, or 0.04 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #51,355 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Shabree in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Shabree?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Shabree leans strongly female. 101 people counted with this name were female (90.2%), compared with 11 male bearers (9.8%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Shabree?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Shabree is Black at 66.7%. The next largest groups are White (20.2%) and Hispanic (7.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Shabree most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Shabree in the 2020 Census, accounting for 66.7% (76 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Shabree in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shabree a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shabree in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Shabree still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shabree in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Shabree can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people have the name Shabree?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.